Best of both worlds

By Matthew Tabrys Ranked #16 - Alpine Fat Skis January 7, 2009

Rocker is the new big thing in skiing today. It is the wave of the future and it is here to stay. A lot of people are hesitant to get a rockered ski, as there only ski, because they feel it may negatively impact there performance when it is not a deep powder day. Salomon has taken that concern and has thrown it out the window. The rocker on this ski is very subtle. It starts relatively close to the tip, and the rise is very subtle and gradual. What this does is gives you a ski that still skis on the groomers and hard stuff the way a traditionally cambered ski does. But when you get into pow and crud, the rockered tip helps keep your tips up and allows you to float over it all. Now that Salomon dropped its World Cup/Race department, they have a ton of resources to pour into their Freeride line, and the benefits are being seen already with skis like this. Salomon is now using wood cores again in the freeride line and the difference is noticeable for sure. Much more durable and stable skis that those in recent years.

Salomon nailed it with this ski. Anyone looking for one ski to ride everyday regardless of conditions this is it. This ski will float better than any other similarly shaped ski thanks to its rocker. If you are searching for a versatile ski, don't overlook this one.

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